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Our team comes from an array of professional backgrounds including education, law, marketing, policy, and data analysis. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and take pride in a strong team culture. EdReports staff are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to the high-quality instructional materials that can make a difference in their lives.

Courtney Allison is the Chief Academic Officer at EdReports. She leads the organization’s efforts to create educator-led, evidence-rich reviews in K-12 mathematics and English Language Arts, and Science. In her role, she also helps shape broader organizational strategy and direction particularly around academic endeavors and new opportunities. Courtney has over 20 years of experience working in education and spent 15 years as part of the New York City Department of Education, where she was a middle school mathematics teacher, school leader, professional developer, and finally served as the Chief of Staff for the Division of Teaching and Learning. Prior to joining EdReports, Courtney was the Deputy Executive Director of Math for America (MƒA). In all her roles, Courtney strives to ensure the work of teachers informs broader policy and decision making. Courtney holds a B.A. in Education from Smith College, an MSEd. in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and a MSEd. in Educational Leadership from Baruch College. She is the co-author of “The Soup Club Cookbook” and enjoys encouraging people to share food as a way to build community. Courtney lives in NYC where she is a proud NYC public school parent and an unapologetic cat-person.

Melody Arabo is an Outreach Specialist for EdReports.org, developing partnerships with states, districts, and non-profits across the country to ensure students have access to high quality instructional materials. Prior to this role, Melody was a Teacher Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education and was honored to serve as the 2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year. She is a proud graduate of Michigan State University for both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and spent fifteen years teaching third grade in the Walled Lake School District in West Bloomfield, MI. In addition to being a wife, mother of three, and children's book author, Melody is a passionate advocate for bullying prevention, special education, teacher leadership, and all things education.

Asma Ashraf is the Instructional Materials Manager at EdReports. Prior to joining the team, Asma served as a Founding 11th Grade English and AP Language Instructor within Chicago’s Noble Network of Charter Schools where she also served as a mentor teacher, 11th Grade Level Chair, and Summer School Principal. Prior to that position, she taught 6th Grade ELA in the Mississippi Delta and served as an Operations Director at Teach For America’s Delta Institute. Asma also has experience in recruitment, data analysis, and strategic planning through her work on Teach For America’s recruitment team. She earned her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Bradley University.

Jess Barrow is EdReport.org’s Communications Manager. Jess joined EdReports from Denver Public Schools where she focused on communications strategies and tactics to support a teacher leadership model being implemented across the district. Prior to working with DPS, Jess lived in Chittagong Bangladesh where she directed an English language foundation program at the Asian University for Women. She has been dedicated to the field of education throughout her career and has worked for school districts, government agencies, and non-profits in hopes of serving teachers and students and sharing their amazing stories. Jess earned her M.A. from Columbia University Teachers College and her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College.

Janna Chan is the Director of Communications at EdReports, overseeing the organization’s marketing communications strategy. In this role, she works closely with organizational stakeholders to develop compelling assets and campaigns to better inform educators’ decisions about high quality, aligned instructional materials to support classrooms and schools across the country. Janna brings more than a decade of marketing experience with a history of leading successful multi-channel digital strategies designed to increase brand awareness, deepen engagement, and build community for socially progressive organizations. Most recently, she led digital channel strategy and knowledge management for the K-12 Education Program at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Janna earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Washington.

Katie Dunn is the Instructional Materials Manager at EdReports. Prior to joining the organization, Katie served on the EdReports Math Content Review Team as a writer. As the Coordinator for Elementary/Middle School Special Education Curriculum and Instruction for Jefferson Parish Schools, Katie mentored teachers around the New Orleans metropolitan area, helping them to improve curriculum and instructional practices for students with special needs. She has ten years of experience in teaching Special Education, specializing in Deaf Education, and served the State of Louisiana as a Teacher Leader Advisor. Katie has her B.A. and M.A.T. in Education of the Hearing Impaired from University of New Orleans.

Shannah Estep most recently served as the Director of the Standards, Assessment and Instruction initiative with the CORE Districts and led a team comprised of 50 senior instructional leaders representing each of those districts. Shannah brings more than 25 years of experience in education, including writing curriculum and assessments for AIMS Education Foundation and teaching at Fresno Pacific University, as well as acting as a professional development specialist, and coach for districts across the country in the area of mathematics education and reform. Shannah began her career as a math and science teacher and through her years in the classroom, has taught multiple grades K-12. She is a proud graduate of California State University, Fresno where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

Stephanie Fisher, MS.Ed, Ed.D, is the Director of Mathematics Review for EdReports. Previously, Stephanie was the Director of Curriculum and Standards Research and Manager of Global Standards and Scales at Global Schools, Pearson, developing systems to conduct alignment of international curricula standards in Mathematics and Literacy. Prior to that, Stephanie worked at the National Center on Education and the Economy, and America's Choice bringing large scale school improvement to urban districts across the United States with an emphasis on Performance Standards. Stephanie has worked at New Visions for Public Schools, co-facilitating and developing The Leadership Academy, and served as Director of The New Standards in Education project at the University of Pennsylvania. Stephanie taught middle school mathematics, served as a principal in a large urban middle school, and is an avid learner. She earned a B.S. Design from SUNY College at Buffalo, an M.B.A. from the University of Buffalo in Finance, an MS.Ed from Sunbridge/Teachers Colleges in Curricula Design. She continued her studies in an MFA program at the Tyler School of Art for fiber, and at the University of Pennsylvania for a Doctorate in Education, and holds a Certificate in Non-Profit Administration.

Alexis Gentry is EdReports.org's Communications Manager, Digital. She joined EdReports after working as Social Media Specialist for Denver Public Schools, where she managed the district's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website content strategy. Prior to DPS, Alexis founded Optimum Social, a Denver-based social media marketing firm where she worked with national and local businesses to develop innovative, content-based social media marketing strategies. Alexis earned a B.A. from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she studied film theory.

Victoria Gil is the Academic Coordinator at EdReports, building and maintaining cohesive policies, procedures, and practices across the content teams of the Academic Office. Prior to EdReports, Victoria worked at the New York City Department of Education in a variety of roles including project management, operations, and client services, and served most recently as Chief of Staff for the Office of Teacher Development. She earned her M.S. in Urban Policy Analysis & Management from The New School and her B.A. from Northeastern University. She is a proud native of Queens, NY which is the capital of linguistic diversity, not just for the five boroughs, but for the human species.

Jamilah Hicks is a Content Specialist, ELA for EdReports. She is responsible for growing and improving support for the review of ELA instructional materials for Grades K-12. Jamilah, a certified K-12 administrator, reading specialist, and PK-5 teacher, is a Louisiana native born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Lafayette. Her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education was obtained from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA and her Master of Education and Masters +30 were obtained from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA. Jamilah has experience as a kindergarten teacher, an elementary school assistant principal, and an elementary school principal. Prior to joining EdReports, she served as the Lafayette Parish School System K-5 ELA/Library Science Academic Content Specialist. Jamilah enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and two children, and volunteering at church.

Eric Hirsch is the Founding Executive Director of EdReports. Prior to coming to EdReports.org, Eric was the Chief External Affairs Officer at the New Teacher Center, the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Quality and the Education Program Manager at the National Conference of State Legislatures. He has supported policymakers in 35 states, written and published more than 150 articles, book chapters, reports and policy briefs, and presented at conferences across the country on topics ranging from school governance to teaching quality. He has worked with education leaders in 20 states and 25 large districts over the past decade to gather more than 1.5 million surveys from school-based educators about the teaching and learning conditions in their schools, providing more than 30,000 school reports that help educators and policymakers to create school environments to accelerate teacher effectiveness. Eric received his teacher certification in Massachusetts and his M.A. in political science from the University of Colorado.

Donnidra Johnson is the Chief Operating Officer of EdReports.org. Prior to joining the team, Donnidra served as Chief Operating Officer at KIPP Dallas – Fort Worth Public Schools where she oversaw all business operations for the growing region and managed and supported the Finance, Operations, and Talent departments. She led regional initiatives to design, implement, and monitor systems and practices that enhanced organizational efficiency and scalability. Donnidra also led the continuous assessment of KIPP DFW's expansion plan to grow from one to ten schools in southern Dallas and played an instrumental role in realizing growth by a factor of at least five in total talent count, student enrollment, schools served, and annual operating revenue over six years. Prior to KIPP, Donnidra served as a public accountant at Ernst & Young. She also has strategic planning, operations, business consulting, and nonprofit board experience with Humana, KIPP NYC, Future Leaders Institute Charter School, and Christian Community Storehouse. Donnidra earned a B.S in Business Administration from the University of Florida, a M.S. in Accounting from the University of Virginia, and a M.B.A. with specializations in Strategy and Entrepreneurship & Innovation from New York University.

Mark LaVenia is the Data Strategist at EdReports and a Strategic Data Project Fellow through the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. Prior to joining EdReports, Mark was a methodologist at the Learning Systems Institute at Florida State University, where his responsibilities consisted of executing experimental research designs, instrument development, statistical analysis, and report writing. His interests in education research and data analysis stem from his early-career experience as an elementary school teacher, serving as a special education teacher and site-based literacy coach, and graduate training as an Institute of Education Sciences Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training Fellow through Florida State University’s Florida Center for Reading Research. Mark earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from Florida State University and is a certified reviewer for the What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards.

Erin Longcor is the Office Manager for EdReports.org. Erin came to EdReports from Teach For America • Chicago-Northwest Indiana, where she worked in Operations supporting more than 100 regional, national, and partner staff. Aside from working on day-to-day operations, Erin worked on an 18-month project to downsize and reconfigure the Chicago office space, and provided support for over 75 events held in the office. Prior to that role, Erin worked at Mack & Associates, a boutique staffing firm, where she managed Temporary Staff Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Office Operations. Before moving to the Chicago area, Erin began her professional career at Land of Lincoln Credit Union where she managed Member Relationships by educating and assisting members with their personal finances.

Carissa Mikus is the Operations Coordinator at EdReports.org. She plays a key role in leading day-to-day operations, creating strong support systems, and managing the planning and logistics for all events. Carissa began her career with Teach For America in Dallas/Fort Worth as their Operations Coordinator. Since then, she has continued to grow in her ability to build strong systems through supporting teacher licensure, onboarding, and regional events as a staff member with Teach For America- Colorado. She also has experience working as a Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator for a Denver based charter school network. Carissa holds a B.A. in Business Administration from The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. She is a proud Colorado native who enjoys spending time with her pup, trying new vegan recipes and watching documentaries on Netflix.

Liisa Moilanen Potts is the Director of English Language Arts Review for EdReports. Previously, Liisa was the Director of Literacy/ELA and Professional Learning Integration for the Washington State department of education (OSPI), where she worked to support statewide birth-to-20 literacy efforts for 295 public districts. Prior to that position she worked as an instructional and leadership coach for public and private schools, focusing on school improvement efforts in reading, writing, cross-content strategies, and building professional learning communities. Liisa was a junior high and high school English teacher for ten years (Iowa and California) and continues to teach English at the community college level. She earned her B.A. in English from the University of Washington and her M.A.T. in English Education from the University of Iowa and is a NWP Fellow (South Basin, 1997).

Katharine Overhauser-Smith is an instructional coach and literacy specialist at Michael Anderson Elementary School on Fairchild Air Force Base. Katharine joined EdReports.org as an English Language Arts reviewer in 2015. She has been a teacher for 12 years serving as a classroom teacher in grades 3-5, a STEM teacher in grades 6-8, a highly capable teacher in grades 3-6, and an instructor in early literacy at Washington State University. She has her National Board Certification in Middle Generalist. Katharine earned her B.A. in Sociology at the University of Washington and earned her Master’s degree in Teaching at Washington State University. She is currently completing her Ph.D. at Washington State University in Language, Literacy, and Technology. Katharine’s research focuses on critical content analysis of picture books depicting military children.

Tricia Parker is the Senior English Language Arts Content Specialist for EdReports. Prior to joining the organization, Tricia served for seven years as the Director of ELA Education for the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). In this role, she served Nebraska’s 239 districts, 17 Educational Service Units, and institutions of higher education to meet the needs of Nebraska’s learners. This included leadership work in school improvement, assessment, literacy in career and technical education, and the revision of Nebraska’s content standards in ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. Tricia also served as co-coordinator for the State Coordinators of English Language Arts (SCELA), a sub-group of the Conference on English Leadership (CEL), and an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Prior to NDE, Tricia was an elementary teacher and high ability learning facilitator in Scottsbluff, Nebraska for eight years. She earned her B.A. in elementary education with a minor in special education from Chadron State College (Chadron, NE) and her M.S. in Education with a focus on Educational Technology from Lesley University (Cambridge, MA). She is completing her Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Edy Penn is the Human Resources Manager for EdReports. She is responsible for spearheading talent acquisition; onboarding, training, and development of staff; and managing and maintaining employee benefits and all HR-related compliance issues company-wide. Edy, a licensed attorney, is a native of Philadelphia and a graduate of the Milton Hershey School located in Hershey, PA. In addition to her legal background, Edy also has varied experience in the non-profit arena having served as a Board Member, Deputy Executive Director, and Business Manager in her home state. Edy holds a Bachelor of Art in Broadcast Communications and a Juris Doctorate degree, both from Temple University. She has one teenage daughter and is a big fan of foreign language films and EDM music.

Sam Shaw is the Director of Science Review at EdReports.org. Sam came to EdReports from the South Dakota Department of Education, where he oversaw science education in addition to social studies, fine arts, advanced placement, the South Dakota Virtual School, among other programs, and was also a participant in the SD Governor’s Leadership Program. Sam worked statewide with teachers and school leadership to advance education related to college and career readiness (CCR), specifically with regard to CCR standards implementation. Prior to his role at the Department of Education, Sam was a middle school science teacher. He has also held positions of board director and financial officer with the Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) where he was also a collaborator on the Science Professional Learning Standards. Sam earned his B.S. in Biology from South Dakota State University and his Executive Master in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota.

Jamie Siers is EdReports.org's Knowledge Management Specialist. Jamie came to EdReports from Grantmakers for Education (GFE), where she worked for nearly 300 education philanthropies to keep them engaged and united in the common goal of strengthening education for all learners. Jamie has also worked as a consultant, advising school districts on strategy and communications best practices to help advance their missions and engage parents and other stakeholders in their community of learning. Having been raised in a family of educators, she is eager to contribute to that tradition, which is why, after years of experience working in the public and private sector in internal communications, program management, and logistics, she is never happier than when she's working to improve K-12 education. Jamie earned her M.A. in international development from the University of Denver and her B.A. in political science from the University of Iowa.

Lynn Smith is the Elementary Mathematics Content Specialist for EdReports.org. She is responsible for supporting mathematics reviews including research and procurement, recruiting/training educators, and tracking report progress with an eye on K-5 mathematics. Lynn brings experience from multiple roles in education. Most recently, Lynn served as the Elementary Mathematics Curriculum Specialist/ Instructional Lead grades K-5 with Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY. In that role, Lynn developed curriculum documents, district assessments, and facilitated professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators. Prior to, Lynn worked for the Kentucky Department of Education as an Educational Recovery Specialist in Mathematics, and brings 16 years of experience teaching mathematics to special needs students. Lynn earned her Master of Science in Education from the University of Indiana, and is currently working on her dissertation in pursuit of a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Mathematics at the University of Louisville. In her free time Lynn loves to spend time with her family, golf, travel, and build Lego models.

Alex Spangler is the Program Manager at EdReports.org, heading up our project management and supporting outreach related to our current priorities. She is responsible for the development, execution, maintenance, and timelines for projects related to our work with districts, states, and partners throughout the country. Alex’s mission in education began in Philadelphia, where she taught 7th and 8th grade special education as a part of Teach For America’s 2009 corps. After teaching for 3 years in Philadelphia, she taught for two years in Chicago and more recently, she led Teach For America’s Need-Based Transitional Funding Program which supports corps members in their transition to the classroom. Alex earned her Bachelor of Art in Sociology and Media Communication at DePauw University and a Master of Elementary Education with certification in Special Education at Chestnut Hill College. Alex has two crazy cats who she adores and is training as an aerialist in her free time.

Regan Spurlock is a Program Coordinator at EdReports.org. Previously, she served as a Grants Programs Manager for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. There she oversaw general operating, project, and capacity-building grants for organizations and individuals, to increase access to arts, humanities, and arts education in the District of Columbia. In 2017 she was honored to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Grants Management Service by DC's Grants Management Advisory Council. Prior to that, she worked at the New York International Children’s Film Festival, where she managed the annual festival and launched the organization’s media education field trip program. She has experience in nonprofit management, development, and program evaluation. She holds an M.A. from The George Washington University and a B.A. from Vanderbilt University.

Jason Stanley is the Instructional Materials Manager, Science for EdReports. He is responsible for supporting science reviews by procuring appropriate materials, managing text resources, and partnering with reviewers throughout the report development process. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge in science instruction to EdReports from his experiences both as an elementary and intermediate science teacher, and from his role as the STEAM curriculum and instructional specialist for the largest K-8 district in Arizona. He values the strength of collaboration as evidenced by his time serving on state-level committees to develop and review the newly adopted Arizona science standards. Jason received his bachelors in elementary education from Arizona State University, and his master’s in educational administration from Grand Canyon University. He loves to spend time outdoors with his wife and son grilling, camping and hiking.

Stephanie Stephens is an Early Literacy Content Specialist for EdReports. Stephanie first joined EdReports as an ELA Lead Reviewer. Stephanie has over 15 years of experience in education and has served in various educational settings and positions. Most recently, she served as Associate Director of Education for Pace Center for Girls, Inc. where she helped oversee academics in 20 Pace Centers across the state of Florida. Previously, Stephanie was a Pre K-8 Instructional Coach for Duval County transformation schools and a Montessori educator in two public Montessori schools. Stephanie has served Duval county twice as teacher of the year and as Instructional Coach of the year. She earned her B.A. in Elementary Education at University of North Florida and earned her M.S. degree in Montessori Education at Barry University. She is a member of Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2017 and serves on the board for Hope at Hand, Inc.

Tim is the Senior Mathematics Content Specialist for EdReports.org. Prior to joining the organization full time, Tim was a member of the Anchor Educator Working Group that developed the review tool for K-8 mathematics and was a member of the Content Review Team that created the inaugural set of reviews for EdReports.org. Most recently, Tim was the Mathematics Curriculum Specialist for grades 6 through 12 with Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY, and in that role, Tim developed curriculum documents, district-level assessments, and professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators that aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Prior to working as a mathematics curriculum specialist, Tim was a classroom teacher for 10 years with courses ranging from Geometry to Advanced Placement Statistics, and he taught in public and private schools in the states of Georgia and Kentucky. Tim received his B.A. from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN majoring in mathematics and Latin, and he earned his M.Ed. from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA majoring in secondary mathematics education. Currently, Tim is working on a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY, and his research will focus on how teachers’ mindset impacts students’ mathematics achievement in grades 9 through 12.

Lauren Weisskirk is the Chief Strategy Officer at EdReports.org, overseeing the organization’s communications, outreach, and impact priorities. In this role, she works with districts, states, and partners throughout the country to prioritize the selection and implementation of high-quality, aligned materials that will best meet the needs of their students. Lauren brings experience from multiple roles in public education – from the classroom to the federal government – to her work at EdReports. Most recently, she led instructional policy, professional learning, and organizational management teams at the New York City Department of Education. Her passion for education began in Indonesia as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow, where she taught English in public high schools. She earned her M.P.A. from New York University and her B.A. from Claremont McKenna College.

Lacey Wieser is the Content Specialist, Science at EdReports. In this role, she supports science reviews and activities that inform educators’ decisions about high quality instructional materials aligned to the NGSS. Prior to joining EdReports, Lacey was the Director of K-12 Science and STEM at the Arizona Department of Education where she provided professional development and instructional support to assist teachers and district leadership in advancing standards-based science and STEM education in Arizona. Prior to her role at the Department of Education, Lacey taught high school biology and held positions in the software industry as a technical writer and product manager. Lacey earned her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her M.S. from Louisiana State University, and completed certificate programs in secondary education and eLearning instructional design and development.

Lacey Wieser

Content Specialist, Science

Board Members

EdReports Board Members come from an array of professional backgrounds including K-12 and higher education, finance, law, non-profit management, and marketing and communications. Our board is committed to the EdReports mission of ensuring districts are empowered with the information they need to make the best decisions for their students.

Darren Burris

Math Teacher, YSC Academy

Darren Burris is currently a math teacher at YSC Academy in Wayne, PA. In this innovative environment education happens in person and online and prioritizes connecting students and their passions with content. Prior to his return to the classroom, he was the Director of Instruction for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) at Boston Collegiate Charter School in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. Darren was also a high school mathematics teacher at Boston Collegiate as well as at Abraham Lincoln High School in the School District of Philadelphia.

Kisha Davis-Caldwell

Senior Policy & Program Specialist & Analyst for the Leadership Development Team, National Education Association

Kisha Davis-Caldwell is a Senior Policy and Program Specialist and Analyst for the Leadership Development Team at National Education Association. As a member of the Leadership Development Team her focus is helping members build the knowledge skills and abilities need to build and sustain a thriving profession. A National Board Certified Teacher in early adolescent mathematics, Kisha has more than 20 years of teaching experience which also including curriculum development, instructional coaching and professional development facilitation. The recipient of the Freeman Foundation and Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund awards, Davis-Caldwell has a broad and global perspective on education; shaped by experiences studying abroad in Beijing, teaching in Japan, and exploring schools in Australia, China, England, Italy, New Zealand, UAE and Qatar. From 2010-2012, Kisha served as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow for the National Science Foundation and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Kisha has served as a member of NEA’s College and Career Ready Working Group, Board of Directors for edReports, textbook adoption committees and in a variety of advisory role. She has also support NCAE’s Instructional Leadership Institute each summer since its inception.

Michael Hyde

BOARD TREASURER | MANAGING DIRECTOR ACCENTURE FINANCE

Michael Hyde joins the EdReports board offering a wealth of financial services experience. He is a managing director in Accenture’s Finance and Risk Practice and has led Finance Consulting Engagements and complex Business Process Services programs for clients in finance, treasury, and procurement areas across multiple industry groups for over 30 years. His technical expertise includes finance and accounting operations improvement, finance technology modernization, process simplification and automation. He has supported financial systems and processes in a wide range of industries including U.S. Life Insurance and high tech equipment companies that span the globe. Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

Dr. Maria Klawe

Board Chair | President, Harvey Mudd College

Maria is Harvey Mudd College's fifth president, starting her tenure in 2006. Maria is a renowned mathematician, computer scientist and scholar and first woman to lead Harvey Mudd since its founding in 1955. Prior to joining Harvey Mudd, Maria served as dean of engineering and professor of computer science at Princeton University. Prior to Princeton, Maria was at the University of British Columbia where she served as dean of science from 1998 to 2002, vice president of student and academic services from 1995 to 1998 and head of the Department of Computer Science from 1988 to 1995. Prior to that Maria spent eight years with IBM Research and two years at the University of Toronto. Maria is one of the ten members of the board of Microsoft Corporation, a board member of Broadcom Corporation and Math for America, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a trustee for the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley and a member of both the Stanford Engineering Advisory Council and the Advisory Council for the Computer Science Teachers Association. Maria was recently named number 17 on Fortune'sWorld's 50 Greatest Leaders.

Kathleen McGee

Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler

Kathleen is a highly accomplished technology and regulatory lawyer and former prosecutor with more than 17 years’ experience in the public sector. Her practice has a dual focus on compliance and investigations. As Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Internet & Technology for the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Kathleen was at the forefront of regulation, enforcement initiatives, and public policy involving privacy, data security, and consumer protection, among other issues. Earlier in her career, she served as Director of the Office of Special Enforcement in the New York City Mayor’s Office, where, as lead counsel, she directed litigation on a number of intellectual property and civil nuisance matters and was a policy leader on issues ranging from data analytics to human trafficking. While with the Mayor’s Office, Kathleen also developed the New Business Acceleration Team to streamline regulations and fast-track new business development. Kathleen is admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Audra McPhillips

Mathematics Specialist and Coach

Audra McPhillips is the Mathematics Specialist and Coach PreK-12 for the West Warwick Public Schools. She is a National Trainer for AFT's Educational Research and Dissemination Program in all three of their Thinking Mathematics and Common Core Professional Development Modules. Audra was a member of the AFT national review team for the Common Core Mathematics Standards and currently serves on the Educator Leader Cadre from RI for the PARCC Assessment. Audra also takes part in Teacher Item Review and Core Leadership Group Review for the PARCC items. She is an adjunct professor in the School of Education at Johnson and Wales University in the School of Education. Audra was recently featured in Learning First Alliance's Getting It Right Podcast series as well as on the Teaching Channel as part of a series on Mathematical Reasoning in the Classroom.

Dana Nerenberg

Principal, Sitton Elementary School

Dana Nerenberg has served as principal of Sitton Elementary School, a bilingual, Title I school in Portland, Oregon, since 2014. She serves on the COSA Board and is a member of the Oregon Deputy State Superintendent’s Advisory Council. During the 2016-2017 school year, Dana was a Principal Ambassador Fellow at the US Department of Education, serving as an advisor to the federal department in a range of ways. Prior to leading Sitton, Dana served as principal of Hyde-Addison Elementary School in Washington, DC for eight years. Dana serves on the Board of Trustees for AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation and EdReports.org. Prior to becoming a principal, Dana was an elementary teacher in urban and rural public schools in Mississippi, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC for nine years. An alumna of Teach for America and New Leaders for New Schools, Dana is committed to supporting and serving all learners and providing rigorous responsive learning opportunities for all students. Dana holds a BA in History and Public Policy Studies from Duke University, an MA in School Administration from Johns Hopkins University, an Executive Masters of Leadership from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland.

K. Sue Redman

President of Redman Advisors LLC and Executive Professor in the Mays Business School Accounting Department at Texas A&M University

K. Sue Redman's career has included operational and executive experience in the corporate, consulting, government, not-for-profit and education sectors. From 2004 until 2008, Ms. Redman was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Texas A&M University, the nation’s seventh largest university and the oldest public institution of higher learning established in Texas. As CFO, Ms. Redman oversaw university-wide financial and business operating activities, including finance, human resources, accounting and reporting, information technology, strategic sourcing and procurement, dining services, parking, transportation and logistics. From 1999 –2004, Ms. Redman was the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller of AdvancePCS, a pharmacy benefit manager with annual revenues of $14 billion and traded on NASDAQ. Before joining AdvancePCS, Ms. Redman was a partner at the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers where, as a partner, she provided accounting and consulting services to both public and private companies in a variety of industries, including energy, engineering and construction and private equity. She also has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and assisted various companies in numerous financial and strategic transactions.

Dr. Sonja Santelises

Sonja is the Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, a district of over 180 schools and 80,000 students. Prior to this, she was the Vice President for Education Trust's K-12 research, practice, and policy work. Prior to joining Education Trust, Sonja was the chief academic officer for Baltimore City Public Schools where she focused on setting academic priorities to raise student achievement across all schools. Sonja came to Baltimore City Schools from Boston where she served as assistant superintendent for pilot schools, a network of 23 schools. Sonja also served as the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning/professional development in Boston. Prior to that, Sonja lectured on urban education at Harvard University. She was also a senior associate with Focus on Results Inc., for six years, where she worked with five major urban districts coaching superintendents and training school leaders. Sonja also served as executive director of the New York City Algebra Project. She began her career in education as director of professional development and teacher placement with Teach For America and worked at a year-round school in Brooklyn where she was a founder, teacher, and curriculum specialist.

Liz Simon

General Counsel & Vice President of External Affairs, General Assembly

Liz Simon is the General Counsel & Vice President of External Affairs at General Assembly, a global educational company that specializes in the most in-demand skills, where she leads GA’s legal and public affairs, government relations, and social impact efforts. In this role, Liz works directly with policy makers to help develop policies and education models that put students first and addresses the dynamic requirements of employers. She also works directly with a range of partners to expand access to tech training and close persistent skill and diversity gaps among employers. Liz joined GA from the Obama Administration, where she served as Counselor to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In that role, Liz worked on policy issues at the nexus of immigration and entrepreneurship and helped launch the predecessor to the Presidential Innovation Fellows program. Liz also worked in several capacities on Barack Obama’s primary and general election campaigns in 2007-2008. Prior to that, Liz was an attorney at Hogan Lovells, a Washington D.C.-based law firm. Liz holds a bachelor’s degree in Government from Cornell University and earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Lauren Stuart

Lauren is a National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher at El Rodeo School in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. As a Hope Street Group National Teacher Fellow, she has worked on the issue of teacher preparation. As aTeach Plus Californiafellow, she worked on legislation to lengthen the amount of time given for teachers to earn tenure. In addition, Lauren is aTeachers for Global Classrooms Fellow, studying global education and will be spending time abroad Spring 2018 in a cultural exchange. She is also a member of the Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Council and the Better Together Teacher Advisory Board. She began teaching in 2006 with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Lauren has a BA in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Education from Pepperdine University.

Peter Tang

Board Secretary | Senior Policy and Research Analyst, Tennessee SCORE

Peter is the Tennessee Educator Fellowship Coordinator with the Tennessee SCORE. Prior to joining SCORE, Peter served a teacher in Memphis, TN. His previous teaching experiences include serving as Master Teacher at Kate Bond Middle School, teaching seventh grade math at Westside Achievement Middle School in Tennessee's first turnaround school district, and teaching eleventh grade English at East High School. Peter isan alumnus of the Teach Plus Teaching Policy Fellows program where he had the opportunity to brief policymakers at the national and state levels regarding teacher development and rigorous academic standards. He wrote a chapter on the challenges of Measuring Teacher Effectiveness for the book, Learning from the Experts: Teacher Leaders on Solving America's Education Problems that was published in 2013 by Harvard Education Press. Peter is also a Tennessee Department of Education Common Core Coach. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Peter received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Amherst College in 2010.

We have a network of more than 300 reviewers hailing from 46 states. Reviewers have a wide range of professional backgrounds and experience representing diverse school districts from large and urban to small and rural and everything in between.

Reviewer Names

Jenni Aberli

Jenni Aberli joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a High School ELA Content Specialist in the Jefferson County Public School District and lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Her experience includes:

Lisa Adkins joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools and lives in Potomac, West Virginia. Her experience includes:

19 years of teaching experience

19 years experience teaching math

5 years as a Master Teacher Trainer of Elementary Mathematics at the Maryland State Department of Education; 2 years as a Math Trainer; 2 years as a Trainer for Standards Based Teaching and Learnings; 12 years as a team leader; 11 years as a Grade Level R

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Master of Teaching in Elementary Education

MD Elementary Grades 1-8; Administrator I and II; National Board Certification in Early Childhood

Building Rep-Montgomery County Education Association; Third Grade Rep, Elementary Council on Teaching and Learning-Montgomery County Public Schools, MSEA, NEA

Christopher Affie

Christopher Affie joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. He is currently a Math Department Chair in The Gilbert School and lives in Winsted, New Jersey. His experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

Master's Degree

Certified in Math 7-12, Admin K-12

America Achieves, NCTM, NEA, SAP Core Advocate

Jen Amos

Jen Amos joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Math Teacher in Douglas County Public Schools and lives in Castle Rock, Wyoming. Her experience includes:

27 years of teaching experience

22 years of experience teaching math

6 years as Math Department Chair; 14 years as a Math Curriculum Council Member; 6 years as a Mentor Teacher; 4 years as a Staff Development Instructor; 1 year as a Title 1 Math Coach; 13 years Expelled Student Program Math Teacher; 2 years Guaranteed & Vi

Jim Austin joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. He is currently a Adjunct Instructor in Jefferson Community and Technical College and lives in Louisville, Ohio. His experience includes:

Karla Ayers joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Middle School Science Teacher in Fall River Public Schools and lives in Fall River, Rhode Island. Her experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching Science

Bachelor's degree

Certified in Earth Science 5-8, Earth Science 8-12

Carrie Barbosa

Carrie Barbosa joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Department Head/Teacher in South Portland High School and lives in South Portland, Vermont. Her experience includes:

17 years of teaching experience

17 years of experience teaching ELA

BA Honors English/Literature; MEd English Education; CAS Writing and the Teaching of Writing

Maine and New Hampshire Professional Educator Secondary English; Teacher-Consultant for the Maine Writing Project

Stephanie Barnett joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a High School Math Teacher in Wolfe County High School and lives in Campton, Ohio. Her experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

6 years of experience teaching math

NCTM, SAP Core Advocate

Bachelor's degree in Education; Master's degree in Special Education; rank 1 at Morehead State in Curriculum Instruction

Colina Bartlett

Colina Bartlett joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Instructional Coach/Gifted Facilitator in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools and lives in Camden, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

15 years of teaching experience

15 years experience teaching ELA

Literacy Content Advisory Reviewer for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, North Carolina State Network of Educators for the Smarter Balanced Digital Library for ELA

Tara Bastian joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a 9-12 English Teacher in Idaho Distance Education Academy and lives in Boise, Utah. Her experience includes:

9 years of teaching experience

9 years of experience teaching ELA

Ed.S Building Administration

Certifications in English, Drama and Administration

iNACOL, NCTE, Idaho Core Coaching Network

Barbara Behnke

Barbara Behnke joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Director of Curriculum in Maple Shade School District and lives in Maple Shade, Pennsylvania. Her experience includes:

John Luke Bell joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. He is currently a English teacher in L&N STEM Academy and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. His experience includes:

3 years of teaching experience

3 years of experience teaching ELA

B.A.; M.S.

TNDOE English 7-12 and ESL K-12, Google Certified Educator

NCTE

Leigh Bellville

Leigh Bellville joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Instructional Coach in Indianola Community Schools and lives in Indianola, Iowa. Her experience includes:

Jennie Beltramini joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a K-8 Math Instructional Coach in Anacortes School District and lives in Anacortes, Alaska. Her experience includes:

19 years teaching experience

19 years experience teaching math

5 years as district TOSA (2 years in math)

BA in Elementary Education, Washington State University; MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, Lesley University

Rebekah Berlin joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a full-time doctoral student studying teacher quality and preparation and lives in Charlottesville, Maryland. Her experience includes:

5 years of teaching experience

5 years of experience teaching math

1 year as a Math Course Leader; 1 year as Curriculum and Assessment Team member in Achievement School District

B.A., M.Ed, Student in Ph.D. program

TN K-8, NCTM

Laura Berlin

Laura Berlin joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Gifted Coordinator and Teacher in East Mountain High School and lives in Sandia Park, Nevada. Her experience includes:

Erin Birden joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher in Region 15 Public Schools and lives in Middlebury, New Jersey. Her experience includes:

Abbey Bobbett joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2015. She is currently a Classroom Teacher in Scottsdale Unified School District and lives in Scottsdale, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

Mandy Boudwin joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in August 2015. She is currently a teacher in St. James Parish and lives in Gramercy, Arkansas. Her experience includes:

17.5 years teaching experience

17.5 years math teaching experience

B.S. Secondary Education in Mathematics, M.S. in Administration and Supervision

National Board Certification - AYA Mathematics (2005 - 2015)

President-Elect of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM), Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2002 St. James Parish Teacher of the Year

Laurel Bounds

Laurel Bounds joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a 6th grade teacher in Crest Ridge Elementary School and lives in Centerview, Kansas. Her experience includes:

6 years of teaching experience

6 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

K-6 Elementary Education

Karen Brisbane

Karen Brisbane joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Grade 6 Math Teacher in Scottsdale Unified School District and lives in Scottsdale, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching math

3 years as a University Mentor Teacher in Scottsdale Unified School District

B.S. in Psychology

International Literacy Association, NEA, SAP Core Advocate

Certified in NBCT ELA Early and Middle Child

Donna Brooks

Donna Brooks joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a First grade Teacher and Math coach in Academy School District 20 and lives in Colorado Springs, Wyoming. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching math

BA Ed, MA Curriculum Instruction and Design

National Board Certified as an Early Childhood Generalist

NBPTS

Monica Brown

Monica Brown joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Classroom teacher in Shelby County Schools and lives in Memphis, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

9 years of teaching experience

9 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Memphis and Master of Healthcare Administration in Health Systems Management from Tulane University

Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education; National Board Certified Teacher in Early to Middle Childhood Literacy

Demetra Brown joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Teacher in Shelby County School District and lives in Cordova, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

22 years of teaching experience

18 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelors in Education, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Specialist in Administration and Supervision

NEA

Blanche Brownley

Blanche Brownley joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Education Consultant and lives in Olney, West Virginia. Her experience includes:

46 years of teaching experience

BS, MAT, MA, Ed.D.

ASCD, NCTM

Jana Bryant

Jana Bryant joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a K-12 Math Instructional Coach in Daviess County Public Schools and lives in Owensboro, Ohio. Her experience includes:

Lisa Butler-Msuya joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Instructional Coach in Indianola Community School District and lives in Milo, Wisconsin. Her experience includes:

16 years of teaching experience

16 years of experience teaching ELA

6 years of experience as a Literacy Coach

Masters in Information and Library Science; Bachelors in Secondary Special Education and Secondary English Education

K-12 Reading Endorsement

Solution Tree 2011 Redefining Excellence in the Classroom Award

Linda Carstens

Linda Carstens joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Educational Researcher and lives in Albuquerque, Nevada. Her experience includes:

35 years of teaching experience

35 years of experience teaching ELA

MA, Curriculum, Ph.D., Multicultural Education

CA Bilingual credential, CA administrative credential

Achieve EQuIP Juror, Stanford University Affiliate, AERA, NABE, CABE

Vanessa Cerrahoglu

Vanessa Cerrahoglu joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Math Coordinator in Orange County Department of Education and lives in Huntington Beach, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

22 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching math

BA in Liberal Studies with Math Concentration

NCSM, NCTM, CMC, OCMC

Korina Chapman

Korina Chapman joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Behavioral Consultant and lives in Flagstaff, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

Lea Ann Christenson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Associate Professor in Towson University and lives in Columbia, West Virginia. Her experience includes:

Sara Coombs joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Instructional Mathematics Coach in Joliet Public Schools District 86 and lives in Joliet, Missouri. Her experience includes:

Rhoda Corkran joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a English Teacher in Lacassine High School and lives in Jeff Davis Parish, Arkansas. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from McNeese State University, certified to teach English and Social Studies; Masters in Educational Leadership from American College of Education

NCTE, NEA

Rheya Cortopassi

Rheya Cortopassi joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a teacher on special assignment with curriculum and instruction Fresno Unified and lives in Fresno, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

6 years of teaching experience

4 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies; Master Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Best Practices

Liberal Arts Teaching Credential BCLAD

KSEE 24 Educator of the Week, May 2012 and January 2014

Courtney Cox

Courtney Cox joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Kindergarten Teacher in Billings Pubic Schools and lives in Billings, Illinois. Her experience includes:

5 years of teaching experience

5 years of experience teaching ELA

BA Elementary Ed. and BA Special Education

AFT, NEA, SAP Core Advocate

TLI, CTQ

Thomas Coy

Thomas Coy joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. He is currently a Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Arkansas Department of Education and lives in Little Rock, Oklahoma. His experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching math

BSE,MSE, EdD

NCSM, NCTM, EQuIP Peer Review Panel

Jeff Crawford

Jeff Crawford joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in August 2015. He is currently a Secondary Math Curriculum and Instructional Support in Mead School District and lives in Spokane, Alaska. His experience includes:

Kate Crist joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Implementation Specialist in Washoe County School District and lives in Reno, California. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts: Modern World History & Education, Master of Arts in Teaching

Jodi Cunningham joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Classroom Teacher in Clark County School District and lives in Las Vegas, California. Her experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

14 years of experience teaching math

5 years as a Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist in Clark County School District

Kristine Cunningham joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Math Content Specialist in Phoenix Union High School District and lives in Phoenix, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

19 years of teaching experience

16 years of experience teaching math

B.A. Mathematics, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction

Arizona Elementary and Secondary Certification with a Mathematics Endorsement

NCTM, NCSM

Théa Jon Curry

Théa Jon Curry joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a Teacher in William A. Morris Intermediate School 61 and lives in Staten Island, Massachusetts. Her experience includes:

15 years of teaching experience

15 years of experience teaching math

5 years as Math Coordinator; 3 years as Common Core Math Fellow; 1 year as Common Core Implementation Facilitator in New York City Public Schools

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Master of Science in Education and Special Education

7-12 Mathematics

NCTM; NYC Common Core Fellows

Christina Daugherty

Christina Daugherty joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a English/Journalism Teacher in L&N STEM Academy and lives in Knoxville, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

3 years of teaching experience

3 years of experience teaching ELA

Associates, Bachelors, Masters

Teaching licensure, Google Certified, Apple Certified

NEA

Ronda Davis

Ronda Davis joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Math Specialist in Albuquerque Public Schools and lives in Albuquerque, Nevada. Her experience includes:

28 years of teaching experience

28 years of experience teaching math

BA Chemistry; MA Mathematics Education

NBCT, AP Calculus Certified

NMCTM, NCSM, NCTM, MOWG/PARCC

Virginia Day

Virginia Day joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Reading Specialist in Amherst Middle School and lives in Wilton, Maine. Her experience includes:

Julie DeMicco joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Reading Specialist in West Des Moines Community Schools and lives in Des Moines, Wisconsin. Her experience includes:

28 years of teaching experience

28 years of experience teaching ELA

Reading Recovery trained

M.A. in Reading

ASCD, International Literacy Association, NCTE, NEA

Chosen for the Teacher Leadership Initiative through NEA,CTQ and NBPTS

Connie Dickison

Connie Dickison joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Classroom Teacher in Mendota District 289 and lives in Amboy, Missouri. Her experience includes:

24 years of teaching experience

24 years of experience teaching ELA

Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading emphasis, Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Linda Dixon

Linda Dixon joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Classroom Teacher in Colton Joint Unified School District and lives in Colton, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

18 years of teaching experience

18 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, post grade work in Social Emotional Learning

NEA, CTA

Kathy Dole

Kathy Dole joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services in Grand Ledge Public Schools and lives in Eagle, Iowa. Her experience includes:

28 years of teaching experience

28 years of experience teaching math

10 years as a Department Chair; 3 years as a Math Coach; 3 years as a Curriculum Director in Ionia Public Schools

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with minors in Mathematics and General Science; Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

MI K-8 Mathematics and General Science

NCTM; NCSM; ASCD

Sharla Dowding

Sharla Dowding joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Science Consultant in Wyoming and lives in Newcastle, Idaho. Her experience includes:

26 years of teaching experience

26 years of experience teaching Science

BS, MA, EdD

Science Composite Certified

NSTA, NABT, NBCT

Dr. Bryan Drost

Dr. Bryan Drost joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in September 2017. He is currently a Director with the Rocky River Schools and lives in Broadview Heights, Ohio. His experience includes:

Priscilla Dunn joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a 5th Grade ELA Teacher and lives in Burnsville, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

B.S. in Elementary Education; Add-on licensure inSpecial Education

National Board Certified Teacher; Governor's Teacher Network

NCAE member

Morgan Dunton

Morgan Dunton joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a ELA Specialist and lives in Rockland, Vermont. Her experience includes:

25 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's Degree

Maine teaching license

NCTE

Michelle Dupree

Michelle Dupree joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a District Instructional Math Coach in the School District of the Menomonie Area and lives in Menomonie, Minnesota. Her experience includes:

Roxane Dyk joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in September 2016. She is currently a Instructional Coach in Mt. Vernon School District and lives in Platte, North Dakota. Her experience includes:

27 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching math

BS in Science, MS in Curriculum and Instruction

Certified Math Specialist

ASCD, ISTE, NCTM, Teaching Channel Laureate, NCSM, SDSMT

Lisa Englard

Lisa Englard joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Lesson Writing Team Lead and lives in Aventura, Alabama. Her experience includes:

Nicole Erdelyi joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Secondary Math Instructional Coach in Rio Rancho Public Schools and lives in Rio Rancho, Nevada. Her experience includes:

Joseph Espinosa joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. He is currently a Elementary Math Coordinator in Los Angeles Unified School District and lives in San Gabriel, Hawaii. His experience includes:

Austine Etcheverry joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Administrator in Avondale Elementary School and lives in Avondale, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

12 years of experience teaching

8 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelors and Masters Degrees

Certifications in Special education, administration, reading interventionist, early childhood

NBPTS; Non-violent Crisis Intervention, NEA, and currently working on National Board Certification and affiliated with their professional network

Arthur Everett

Arthur Everett joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. He is currently a Teacher in NYC Department of Education and lives in New York, Massachusetts. His experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

MS Teaching, MS Curriculum and Instruction

National Council for History Education (NCHE), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Achieve, Inc., America Achieves, NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE), NYS Education

Lindsey Fangman (Backus)

Lindsey Fangman (Backus) joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Teacher in Pasco School District and lives in Pasco, Alaska. Her experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

11 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelors of Elementary Education, Masters of Education, Mathematics and Reading

NEA; SAP Core Advocate; WEA

Holli Fears

Holli Fears joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Executive Director of English Language Arts inDuval County Public Schools and lives in Jacksonville, Alabama. Her experience includes:

Sneads High School Rookie Teacher of the Year 2005; Grand Ridge School Teacher of the Year 2007; Jackson County Reading Coach of the Year 2008 and 2009; Memberships: Florida Curriculum and Language Arts Supervisors; International Literacy Association; Ass

Working with The New Teacher Project

Shanna Feist

Shanna Feist joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Kindergarten Teacher in Deer Park School District and lives in Deer Park, Alaska. Her experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education

National Board Certified; NBPTS

Julie Fessenden

Julie Fessenden joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Instructional Coach in Grand Island Public Schools and lives in Grand Island, Louisiana. Her experience includes:

25 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, Masters in Educational Technology, Specialist in Administration, ABD Curriculum and Instruction

Certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Administration

ASCD

Jill Fetters

Jill Fetters joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Academic Coach in Panama- Buena Vista School District and lives in Bakersfield, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

24 years teaching experience

15 years experience teaching math

1 year as teacher on Special Assignment in-Panama Buena Vista School District

Josh Flores joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. He is currently a K-12 ELA Coordinator in Mustang Public School District and lives in Midwest City, Texas. His experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

5 years of experience teaching ELA

B.S. in Education and Masters of Education in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum

NCTE

Certified in Secondary ELA

Sarah Floyd

Sarah Floyd joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently an Assistant Principal in the Sandwich Public School System and lives in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Her experience includes:

16 years of teaching experience

16 years of experience teaching ELA, Reading Specialist and Learning Coach as well as administrative experience as an Assistant Principal.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Master of Education in Specialist Teacher of Reading.

Amy Forrest joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Learning Strategist at Clark County School District and lives in Las Vegas, California. Her experience includes:

15 years teaching experience

15 years experience teaching math

3 years as a Math Department Chair in Clark County Schools, RTI, TESL

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership

Tracy Fortin joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in September 2017. She is currently a Classroom Teacher and lives in Batesland, North Dakota. Her experience includes:

16 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master’s of Educational Administration

Astrid Fossum

Astrid Fossum joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2014. She is currently a District Mathematics Curriculum Specialist in Milwaukee Public Schools and lives in Milwaukee, Minnesota. Her experience includes:

10 years teaching experience

10 years experience teaching math

5 years as a District Mathematics Teaching Specialist; 2 years as GE Foundation Teacher Leader in Milwaukee Public Schools

Karin Foster joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Language and Literacy Coordinator for Orange County Department of Education and lives in San Clemente, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

19 years of teaching experience

14 years of experience teaching ELA

District Coordinator of Secondary ELA; Professional Development Provider for Orange Co and Capistrano Unified School District; CA Department of Ed ELA materials reviewer

MS in Reading and Language Arts

Advisory Member for California Reading and Literature Project at University of CA Irvine

Ruth Fristo

Ruth Fristo joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Education Consultant and lives in Lincoln, Louisiana. Her experience includes:

34 years of teaching experience

22 years of experience teaching ELA

Master's Degree

Certified in K-8 elementary education; K-6 administration

ASCD, International Literacy Association, NCTE, NCTM, NEA, CASA

Lesley Galyas

Lesley Galyas joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Science Teacher and STEM Coordinator in Carlsbad Early College High School and lives in Carlsbad, Nevada. Her experience includes:

Rane Garcia joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Assistant Superintendent at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System and lives in Hudsonville, Iowa. Her experience includes:

26 years of teaching experience

7 years of experience teaching ELA

Master's Degree in Education

Certifications in elementary education, math and social studies

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); State and local curriculum of textbook adoption review committee, MEMSPA- Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association

Nancy Gardner

Nancy Gardner joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Education Consultant and lives in Davidson, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

Tessa Garland joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a ELA and Literacy Specialist in Chattahoochee-Flint RESA and lives in Cuthbert, Florida. Her experience includes:

Karen Gauthier joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Instructional Coach/Mathematics Coordinator in Orange County Department of Education and Capistrano Unified School District and lives in Trabuco Canyon, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

Anita Gennaro joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Assistant Principal in Meriden Public School District and lives in Meriden, New Jersey. Her experience includes:

Julie Gerken joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Education Consultant in Colorado and lives in Windsor, Wyoming. Her experience includes:

9 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching ELA

Master's in Education

K-6 Elementary Education License

Former NEA Member

Kristine Gettelman

Kristine Gettelman joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2014. She is currently a District Mathematics Leader in Milwaukee Public Schools and lives in Milwaukee, Minnesota. Her experience includes:

22 years teaching experience

17 years experience teaching math

Academic Math Coach-focus on implementing CCSSM

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership

Carolyn Glicklich joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Education Specialist at The Chapin School and lives in Stamford, New Jersey. Her experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching ELA

B.A. in Elementary & Special Education; M.Ed in Special Education

Certified in New York State and Massachusetts: Students with Disabilities Pre K - 12

America Achieves, SAP Core Advocate, Achievement Network

Juan Gomez

Juan Gomez joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. He is currently a Math Instructional Coach and Teacher in Carmel Unified School District and lives in Seaside, Hawaii. His experience includes:

18 years teaching experience

18 years experience teaching math

6 years as a Math Instructional Coach in Carmel Unified School District

Three time recipient of the Certificate of Acknowledgement, California Superintendent of Instruction

Erin Greco

Erin Greco joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Learning Design Coach/IB Coordinator in Pine View Elementary School and lives in Tampa, Alabama. Her experience includes:

13 years of teaching experience

11 years of experience teaching ELA

BA-Political Science, MA-Public Administration

Certified in K-6, ESE

Melissa Gronzo

Melissa Gronzo joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a teacher in Utica Community Schools and lives in Rochester, Iowa. Her experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

10 years experience teaching math

6 years as Lead teacher; 3 years as Curriculum Leadership Committee Member; 8 years as a Data Team Member in Utica Community Schools

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a focus in Language Arts; Master of Educational Leadership; Education Specialist in Curriculum and Leadership

Jody Guarino joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Mathematics Coordinator at Orange County Department of Education and lives in San Clemente, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

22 years of teaching experience

22 years of experience teaching math

BA, MS, EdD

National Board Certification, Early Childhood Generalist

Student Achievement Partners Core Advocate, NCTM, NCSM

Velvet Gutridge

Velvet Gutridge joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Assistant Principal; Middle School Science and Math teacher at Idaho Distance Education Academy and lives in Boise, Utah. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching in classrooms

BS. Ed, MA.Ed

ASCD, iNACOL

Rebecca Hadley-Schlosser

Rebecca Hadley-Schlosser joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Special Education Teacher at Maili Elementary School and lives in Aiea, Oregon. Her experience includes:

Montana Hammond joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Math Teacher at Douglas High School and lives in Minden, California. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching math

B.S. in Education, Math Major, Social Studies minor

NTCM

Jamie Hammond

Jamie Hammond joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Education Consultant and lives in Lafayette, Wyoming. Her experience includes:

7 years of teaching experience

7 years of experience teaching ELA

Masters of Education, Bachelors of Arts-Sociology

K-5 Teaching Certification

Teach for America

Kim Hanley

Kim Hanley joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Teacher, ELD Advisor and Adjunct Professor at Capistrano Unified and lives in San Clemente, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

Danette Hardy joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Coach in Shelby County School District and lives in Memphis, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

Kari Harma-Dennis joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a District Title I Math Consultant in Utica Community Schools and lives in Rochester Hills, Iowa. Her experience includes:

17 years teaching experience

17 years experience teaching math

3 years as a Title 1 Math Consultant, 2 years as a recurrent guest lecturer within a math methods course at Oakland University, Speaker at the 2015 MCTM Conference

Kelly Harned joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Language Arts Teacher at WAVA High School and lives in Maple Valley, Alaska. Her experience includes:

19 years of teaching experience

19 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Arts; English and Secondary Ed from Western Michigan University; Masters of Arts, Reading Specialist from Central Washington University

4-12 English and Speech

NCTE, NEA

Susan Harrison

Susan Harrison joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Supervisor of Secondary Curriculum in Seaford School District and lives in Lewes, Virginia. Her experience includes:

Steven Helton joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. He is currently a Retired Director of Elementary Education in Rutherford County Schools and lives in Ellenboro, South Carolina. His experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching ELA

10 years of experience as a school administrator

10 years of experience as a district administrator

Organized and led district reviews of ELA materials; facilitated creation of ELA web resources and PD during transition to CCSS

Michael Henderson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2015. He is currently a Math Instructional Facilitator at Little Rock School District and lives in Little Rock, Oklahoma. His experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching math

MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University; BA in Psychology and Biological Basis for Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania

Educational Leadership

Erika Henderson

Erika Henderson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Program Associate at Facing History and Ourselves and lives in Memphis, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

18 years of teaching experience

7 years of experience teaching ELA

B.A. in English, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision, C.A.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Doctor of Education in Higher Education

Kristen Henninger joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a K-12 Math Curriculum & Instruction Coach at Peoria Unified School District and lives in Peoria, Arizona. Her experience includes:

26 years teaching experience

23 years experience teaching math

Bachelor of Science in Education and Masters of Education in Educational Leadership

Middle School Math, Structured English Immersion K-12

Pride of Peoria-Outstanding Employee of the Year, National Council Supervisors of Mathematics, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Arizona Mathematics Association

ASCD, ISTE, NCTM, NEA, NCSM

Tracey Hill

Tracey Hill joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a teacher in Bethalto CUSD 8 and lives in Bethalto, IL. Her experience includes:

Autumn Hoadley joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a teacher in East Union Community School District and lives in Afton, Wisconsin. Her experience includes:

9 years teaching experience

9 years experience teaching math

4 years as a Math Curriculum Mapping Representative for K-5; 6 years as a Curriculum Council Math Representative East Union School

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

IA K-6 General Education; K-8 Reading Endorsement; K-8 Social Studies

Heather Hobbs

Heather Hobbs joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Associate Principal in Kennedy Elementary School and lives in Kingsport, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

8 years of teaching experience

6 years of experience teaching ELA

B.S. Early Childhood, will finish M. Ed. in Educational Leadership in July 2018

Certified Pre-3rd, 4-8, in July 2018 Admin. endorsement

International Literacy Association, NCTM

LaNessa Hof

LaNessa Hof joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Classroom Teacher in St. Mary Catholic School and lives in Dell Rapids, North Dakota. Her experience includes:

23 years of teaching experience

23 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-8; Bachelor of Science in Special Education K-12

Terri Hollifield joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Retired Educator in North Carolina and lives in Tuckasegee, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

34 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching ELA

BS - Special Education; MA - Curriculum/Instruction Supervision

MG Language Arts; Academically Gifted

ASCD; Council For Exceptional Children; NC Association for Gifted and Talented

Dawn Holtz

Dawn Holtz joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Q Comp Coach in Hutchinson Public School District and lives in Hutchinson, South Dakota. Her experience includes:

26 years of teaching experience

23 years of experience teaching ELA

Masters in Education, Ed.S K-12 Principal and Superintendent

National Board Certified Early Childhood Generalist

AFT, NEA, NBPTS

Amanda Howard

Amanda Howard joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in May 2018. She is currently a Kindergarten Teacher and lives in Milton, Virginia. Her experience includes:

Melissa Hurt joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a K-8 Instructional Curriculum Coordinator in Germantown Municipal School District and lives in Germantown, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

5 years as Math Department Chair; 3 years as a Curriculum Writer in Shelby County Schools; 3 years as a Tennessee Department of Education Common Core Coach

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Learning; Master of Educational Leadership

Sumer Inman joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Classroom teacher Buncombe County Schools and lives in Ashville, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

15 years of teaching experience

15 years of experience teaching math

Masters Secondary Math Edu

Administration, AIG both k-12, national boards

NCCTM, NC Core Advocates, NCAE

Lori Inman

Lori Inman joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a ELA Curriculum Content Specialist at Mead School District and lives in Spokane, Alaska. Her experience includes:

25 years of teaching experience

22 years of experience teaching ELA

Master's Degree

BAE in English Language Arts; MAEd in Literacy; National Board Certification; Principal Certification

ASCD, NCTE, NEA

James Jacobs

James Jacobs joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. He is currently a Data and Assessment Coordinator in Aztec NM and lives in Bloomfield, Nevada. His experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching math

MA Science Teaching, BA Math Education

K-12 Math Coach

NBCT Mathematics

Tanika Johnson

Tanika Johnson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a High School English Teacher and Education Consultant and lives in Memphis, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

8 years of teaching experience

7 years of experience teaching ELA

Masters+45 in Professional Counseling and Special Education (will receive Education Specialist Degree in July 2017 and Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership Degree in May 2018)

National Certified Counselor

America Achieves; ASCD; NCTM; NEA; SAP Core Advocate; Teach Plus

National Education Association Great Public Schools Network Online Community Facilitator for Special Education, National Education Association-Teach Plus Future of the Profession Fellow, Achieve EQUIP Lesson and Unit Designer for Common-Core and College a

Mary-Jo Jones Gregory

Mary-Jo Jones Gregory joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Curriculum Coach in Chatham County Public School District and lives in Fuquay Varina, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

Certified by National Boards of Professional Teaching Standards in Early Adolescence and English Language Arts, Ages 11-15

ASCD, International Literacy Association, NCTE, NEA, NBPTS

Cassandra Joss

Cassandra Joss joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a teacher in Utica Community Schools and lives in Rochester, Iowa. Her experience includes:

11 years teaching experience

11 years experience teaching math

1 year as an NEA Master Teacher in Kindergarten Math; 1 year as an NEA Great Public Schools facilitator for Kindergarten Common Core Math; 1 year as a presenter for the Michigan Education Association in Common Core Math; 6 months as a guest lecturer at Oa

Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Master of Education in Teaching

Laura (Christie) Katz joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Literacy Coach in Pinellas County School District and lives in St. Petersburg, Alabama. Her experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

BA in Psychology; MA in Elementary Education

SAP Core Advocate

Laurie Kemp

Laurie Kemp joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. He is currently a Associate Director of Education in PACE Center for Girls, Inc. and lives in Fort Myers, Alabama. His experience includes:

Glenn Kessinger joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. He is currently a Literacy Coach/Data Specialist at Washington Middle School and lives in Yakima, Alaska. His experience includes:

Tasha Kirby joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Science Teacher in Anacortes Middle School and lives in Anacortes, Alaska. Her experience includes:

15 years of teaching experience

15 years of experience teaching Science

Masters in Teaching

National Board Certified Science Teacher

NEA, NBPTS, NSTA, WEA, AST

Darlene Kirkpatrick

Darlene Kirkpatrick joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a ESL Teacher in Pulaski County Special School District and lives in Little Rock, Oklahoma. Her experience includes:

Sarah Kitzmiller joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Design Specialist in Kingsport City Schools and lives in Kingsport, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

14 years of experience teaching ELA

Elementary Education and Masters in Educational Administration and Policy Analysis

K-6 and Administration K-12 Certified

ASCD; NCTE

Kelly Kramer

Kelly Kramer joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Classroom teacher in Reeths-Puffer Public Schools, Muskegon Michigan and lives in Grand Haven, Iowa. Her experience includes:

23 years teaching experience

23 years experience teaching math

10 years as a School Improvement Chair in Reeths-Puffer Schools

Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Western Michigan University and Master of Science in Special Education Administration from Grand Valley State University

Christy Krenek joined EdReports in April of 2018 as a middle school science reviewer. She is currently teaching 8th grade science for Santa Fe Public Schools in Santa Fe New Mexico.

Her experience includes:

19 years of teaching experience

18 years of teaching science

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

NSTA, NMSTA, NEA

New Mexico Math and Science Advisory Council Co-Chair

Making Sense of Science Facilitator

Erin Kunkle

Erin Kunkle joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2017. She is currently a Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction in Bellevue Public Schools and lives in Omaha, Louisiana. Her experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

4 years of experience teaching ELA

MAT, MA

AASA, ASCD, NEA

Tammy Kuper

Tammy Kuper joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Middle School Education/Math Service Provider in Aviston District #21 and lives in Aviston, Missouri. Her experience includes:

Janda Lannigan-Piekarz joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a 4th grade teacher in Washoe County School District and lives in Reno, California. Her experience includes:

27 years teaching experience

24 years experience teaching math

9 years as member of the District Content Math Leaders Team in Washoe County School District

B.A. English, M.Ed. Elementary Education

NV K-8 Generalist with an endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language; National Board Certification, Middle Childhood Generalist

Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching; Northern Nevada Math Council Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2008

Shannon Lapinsky

Shannon Lapinsky joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Adult Continuing Education, Program Coordinator Appoquinimink School District and lives in Magnolia, Virginia. Her experience includes:

Maya Lars joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Reading Specialist in Prince George's County Public Schools and lives in Upper Marlboro, West Virginia. Her experience includes:

2012 Educator 500 Award for Professional Development; 2012 and 2013 National Blue Ribbon School designations

Miranda Lee

Miranda Lee joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Instructional Coach for Secondary Schools in Cristina School Dostrict and lives in Middletown, Virginia. Her experience includes:

5 years of teaching experience

5 years of experience teaching math

Master's in Special Education

I am a member of the Math Teacher Leader Project in my district. I am the district chairperson for Secondary Math in my district. Also, before becoming an instructional coach at the secondary level, for my district, I was the Math Department Chair at my

Miranda Lee

Miranda Lee joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Instructional Coach for Secondary Schools, Christina School District and lives in Middletown, Virginia. Her experience includes:

5 years of teaching experience

5 years of experience teaching math

Master's of Special Education, Bachelor's of Science

I am the Christina School District Chairperson for Secondary Math, I was a Teacher of the Year Nominee for the 2015-2016 school year. Prior to becoming a coach, I was also the Math Department Chair at Gauger Cobbs Middle School

Mary Lewis

Mary Lewis joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a teacher in West Valley School District #208 and lives in Yakima, Alaska. Her experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

20 years experience teaching math

2 years as a Math Coach; 7 years as a Math Teacher Leader in Alabama; 3 years as a Math Teacher Leader in Florida; 7 years as a Math Teacher Leader in West Valley School District

Joseph Lieberman joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. He is currently a English Language Arts Department Chair and ELA instructor in FlexTech High School and lives in Livonia, Iowa. His experience includes:

8 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching ELA

B.A. English Language Arts with a certificate in secondary English education and M.A. in Literature

Professional Teaching Certificate

NCTE, NCLE

Rosalee Lindner

Rosalee Lindner joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Retired Educator in Arizona Public School System and lives in Phoenix, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

International Literacy Association; NABE; Who's Who in American Education; AFT; NEA

Juliette Longchamp

Juliette Longchamp joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Director of Professional Programs at Vermont-NEA and lives in Montpelier, Connecticut. Her experience includes:

34 years of teaching experience

30 years of experience teaching in classrooms

Ed.D. University of Vermont; M.A. Columbia University; B.S. University of Vermont

National Board Certified Teacher - Early Adolescent Generalist; Middle School Certification with Endorsements in Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, K-6 General Elementary, K-8 Special Education

AMLE, ASCD, NCTM, NEA, NBPTS; Learning Forward

Christina Lutz-Doemling

Christina Lutz-Doemling joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Director of Curriculum & Assessment in Catasauqua Area School District and lives in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Her experience includes:

Tammy Macy joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Curriculum and Assessment Specialist in Sweetwater County School District and lives in Rock Springs, Idaho. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching ELA

Certified in Early Childhood K-12 Leadership

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education; Masters in Curriculum and Instruction; Ed.S in K-12 Leadership

Martha Mason joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Professional Learning Coach in Shelby County Schools and lives in Bartlett, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

15 years teaching experience

15 years experience teaching math

2 years as a TN Common Core Math Coach; 3 years as a District Math Trainer; 4 years as Math Curriculum Writer in Shelby County Schools; 1.5 years as a University of Memphis Core Math Coach

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision; and Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction

Tracy Matakas joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTDTTGY in Peoria Unified School District #11 and lives in Buckeye, New Mexico. Her experience includes:

Alicia Mayers joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Teacher in Washoe County School District and lives in Reno, California. Her experience includes:

18 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

BA in Geoscience, MA in TESOL

NV Teacher License, ELL Endorsement

SAP Core Advocate

Natalie McCutchen

Natalie McCutchen joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a teacher in Simpson County Schools and lives in Woodburn, Ohio. Her experience includes:

10 years teaching experience

10 years experience teaching math

3 years as Math Design Collaborative Teacher Leader; Member of District Common Core Implementation Team in Simpson County Schools; Attended PARCC Item Review Boot Camp--February 2014; NEA GPS Network Facilitator for 7th Grade Common Core; Member of Kentuc

Ronique McDaniel joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a General Education Classroom Teacher in Prince George's County Public Schools and lives in Laurel, West Virginia. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education, Masters in Early Childhood Education

Certified in Pre-K through middle school

NEA;Teach Plus

Heather McDonald

Heather McDonald joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Literacy Consultant and Teacher in Guildford County School District and lives in Kernersville, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

Member of the International Reading Association; Currently serves on the Help Literacy Advisory Committee

Amy McLaughlin

Amy McLaughlin joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Director of Special Programs at Finley School District and lives in Kennewick, Alaska. Her experience includes:

Jarita Mitchell joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Support Advisor and Literacy Coach at Shelby County Schools and lives in Cordova, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

10 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Science in Education; Master of Science in Leadership; Doctorate of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership

Jillian Mitchell joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in February 2018. She is currently a Elementary ELA Literacy and Intervention Specialist in Brandywine School District and lives in Wilmington, Virginia. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Masters Degree in Reading; currently pursuing Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Becky Mohr joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Literacy Coach and District Assessment Coordinator in Brandon Valley School District and lives in Brandon, North Dakota. Her experience includes:

32 years of teaching experience

29 years of experience teaching ELA

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

Reading Specialist Endorsement

ASCD; AMLE; SDAMLE; Educational Leadership; 2005 Middle Level Teacher of the Year for South Dakota

International Literacy Association, ISTE, NCTE

Mary Mooney

Mary Mooney joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Math Teaching Specialist in Milwaukee Public Schools and lives in Milwaukee, Minnesota. Her experience includes:

17 years teaching experience

17 years experience teaching math

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Math Education

WI 400

NCTM; NCSM

Kristen Moore

Kristen Moore joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Mathematics Department Chair at FlexTech High School and lives in Howell, Iowa. Her experience includes:

5 years of teaching experience

5 years of experience teaching mathematics

B.A. Mathematics, M.A. Teaching and Curriculum

Project-Based Learning (PBL) Teacher

NCTM

Jessica Moore

Jessica Moore joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Middle School Language Arts Teacher in Weld County School District and lives in Platteville, Wyoming. Her experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching ELA

BA, MA, EdS (in progress)

America Achieves, SAP Core Advocate, Teach Plus

Angela Motter

Angela Motter joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher and Learning Strategist at Washoe County School District and lives in Reno, California. Her experience includes:

19 years of teaching experience

18 years of experience teaching math

Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication and Masters in Elementary Education

Diane Neal joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Language Arts Teacher in Idaho Distance Education Academy and lives in Middleton, Utah. Her experience includes:

Cynthia Salley Nicholson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Dean and English Education Coordinator at Chowan University and lives in Murfreesboro, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

Alicia Nutall joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Support Analyst in Shelby County School District and lives in Memphis, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

Kimberly Osborne joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a Assistant Principal in Murfreesboro City Schools and Tennessee Department of Education Leadership Coach and lives in Columbia, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

13 years of teaching experience

10 years experience teaching math

1 year as a Numeracy Coach in Metro Nashville Public Schools

Bachelor of Science in Health Education; Master of Science in Health Education; Education Specialst in Administration and Supervision

TN K-8 all content subjects; TN K-12 Health Education

ASCD; IRA; NCTM

Kat Overhauser Smith

Kat Overhauser Smith joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Early Literacy Instructor at Washington State University and lives in Cheney, Alaska. Her experience includes:

Washington Core Advocate; Washington Education Association ELA Trainer; Yelm School District Elementary Teacher of the Year 2012-2013; West Plains Teacher of the Year 2014-2015

Kirsten Parr

Kirsten Parr joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Director of Educational Services in Illini Central District Office and lives in Mason City, Illinois. Her experience includes:

18 years of teaching experience

13 years of experience teaching ELA

BA in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, MA in Teaching and Leadership

Karen Parrino joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Educator in Livingston Parish Public Schools and lives in Denham Springs, Arkansas. Her experience includes:

Renee Parsley joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a District Math Specialist (5-12), Capital School District, Dover DE and lives in Milford, Virginia. Her experience includes:

Carla Pesce joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Exceptional Children's Teacher K-5 in Bertie County Public School District and lives in Windsor, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

14 years of experience teaching ELA

BA in Elementary Education; M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction

NC Teaching Certifications K-6; Middle Grades ELA 6-9

ASCD; PENC

Krystal Phauls

Krystal Phauls joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Lead Teacher in Prince George's County Public School District and lives in Lanham, West Virginia. Her experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

7 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master's of Science in Educational Administration and Master's of Education in Reading Education

Administration I & II, Reading Specialist, General Education 1-8

NEA

Shelly Poss

Shelly Poss joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a RTI/Literacy specialist and lives in Las Vegas, California. Her experience includes:

School leadership team member for both National Blue Ribbon School and California Distinguished School;Member of the National Council of Teachers of English

25 years experience teaching ELA

Jessica Prayer

Jessica Prayer joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a National Board Certified teacher in Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools and lives in Camden, South Carolina. Her experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

11 years of experience teaching ELA

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Coach

Literacy Content Advisory Reviewer for National Board Professional Teaching Standards

Master of Arts in Childhood Education from New York University; Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Elizabeth City State University

Kathy Prummer joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Teacher at Lake Pend Oreille School District and lives in Sandpoint, Idaho. Her experience includes:

17 years of teaching experience

13 years of experience teaching math

Participant in National Science Foundation grant project Making Math Reasoning Explicit (2011-present), Co-Facilitator of District Math Adoption (2015-16), Co-Facilitator of District Math Leadership Team (2013-15), Now through the NSF grant for Making Mat

B.S from University of Oregon, M.Ed from University of Idaho

K/8, Reading Endorsement K/12, Health Endorsement 6/12

Working with Regional Math Leadership Team Region I Idaho, member of NCTM, recently published "Persevering with Prisms" in NCTM's April 2016 Math Teaching in the Middle School, Idaho State Finalist Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Tea

Amanda Raupp

Amanda Raupp joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Educator at Hartland Consolidated Schools and lives in Hartland, Iowa. Her experience includes:

4 years of teaching experience

4 years of experience teaching math

BS Mathematics at the University of Michigan - Dearborn; MA in Teaching & Curriculum at Michigan State University

Anni Reinking joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Director of Mathematics at Southern Illinois University and lives in Peoria, Missouri. Her experience includes:

11 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching ELA

Doctorate (including ABD)

Teach For America, Division of Early Childhood (DEC); NCTE

IL Certified Teacher, IN Certified Teacher

Kathi Rhodus

Kathi Rhodus joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Illinois State Board of Education ELA Content Specialist and lives in Carlinville, Missouri. Her experience includes:

25 years of teaching experience

25 years of experience teaching ELA

15 years of experience in ELA Professional Development

Statewide Training of ELA Initiatives for 15 years

Bachelor of Science in Education (K-9); Specialty in Reading; Masters of Teaching and Learning

Gifted Certification

Member of the Illinois Reading Council and the nternational Literacy Association

Allison Rivenbark

Allison Rivenbark joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Classroom teacher in Fulton County Schools and lives in Roswell, Florida. Her experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

14 years of experience teaching ELA

B.S. of Education in Middle Grades from the University of Georgia; M.Ed. in English Education from Kennesaw State University

PK-8 in elementary education, social science, reading and language arts

Master Teacher in Georgia; Professional Learning Facilitator

Michael Roach

Michael Roach joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. He is currently a Professor at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and lives in Greenwood, Michigan. His experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching math

BA and MS, Ball State University

Andrea Rodrigue

Andrea Rodrigue joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a elementary school principal in Terrebonne Parish School District and lives in Houma, Arkansas. Her experience includes:

12 years in the classroom, 4 years as a Lead Teacher/ District Support, 3 years as a school administrator

6 years of experience teaching math, 8 years leading ELA teachers and literacy initiatives

BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio; M. Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership from Northwestern State University

Member of Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, Louisiana Association of School Executives, Terrebonne Principals' Association, Treasurer, and Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, Author, co-author, and winner of numerous grant awa

Rachel Rosales

Rachel Rosales joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Lead Math Teacher at Apollo High School and lives in Owensboro, Ohio. Her experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching math

Bachelor's in Education; Master's in Education; Ed.D.

National Board Certification; NCTM; NEA; NBPTS

Michael Russom

Michael Russom joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2014. He is currently a Math Specialist at Yes Prep Public Schools Memphis and lives in Cordova, Mississippi. His experience includes:

4 years teaching experience

4 years experience teaching math

1 year as Course Leader at Achievement School District

Bachelor of Science in Communications; Master of Arts in Teaching

TN K-8 Mathematics

Tennessee Common Core State Trainer; Nashville Teaching Fellows

Teresa Ryan

Teresa Ryan joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a K-12 District Math Specialist at Napa Valley Unified and lives in Vacaville, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

11 years of experience teaching math

District Math Specialist

ADN, BS Mathematics, M.Ed. Math Education

Cognitive Coaching

ASCD, NCTM, SAP Core Advocate, NCSM, CMC

Jenny Sagrillo

Jenny Sagrillo joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a I am on leave of absence from Milwaukee Public Schools working as a graduate research assistant at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (where I am now a full-time graduate student) and lives in Milwakee, Minnesota. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching math

BS in Education, math major; MS in Curriculum and Instruction

Secondary mathematics, National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescent and Young Adult Mathematics

NCTM, Wisconsin Mathematics Council (WMC). Currently working at UWM on an NSF-funded Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Joshua Sawyer

Joshua Sawyer joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. He is currently a Teacher at Northeastern High School and lives in Elizabeth City, South Carolina. His experience includes:

14 years of teaching experience

14 years of experience teaching math

BSPH - Biostatistics, MAEd - Curriculum and Instruction

2007 - National Board certification (AYA/Math)

NEA, NBPTS

Morgan Saxby

Morgan Saxby joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2014. He is currently a teacher in Chesterfield County Public Schools and lives in North Chesterfield, Maryland. His experience includes:

7 years teaching experience

7 years experience teaching math

Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies; Master of Arts in Teaching

VA K-6 Middle School Mathematics; History/Social Science; and English

NEA, NCTM, Illustrative Mathematics

Worked on standards and assessment development/review

Cheryl Schafer

Cheryl Schafer joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a retired educator and lives in Staten Island, Massachusetts. Her experience includes:

30 years teaching experience

29 years experience teaching math

10 years as a Math Coach in NYC districts 1, 2 and 31, 2.5 years as NYC Common Core Math Fellow, 2 years as Math for America Leadership Fellow, 7 years as Content Specialist and Trainer for scoring state exams, 1 year as Lead Teacher, 2 years Inquiry Team

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology; Master of Science in Education

Cynthia Schoonover joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in August 2015. She is currently a Academic Coach in Milwaukee Public Schools and lives in Milwaukee, Minnesota. Her experience includes:

8 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching mathematics

Bachelor of Art in Secondary Education, Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, and Masters of Educational Leadership

Member of WI DPI Coaching Network, Wisconsin Math Council, and National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.

Sara Schwerdtfeger

Sara Schwerdtfeger joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a Professor at Emporia State University and lives in Emporia, Nebraska. Her experience includes:

19 years teaching experience

19 years experience teaching math

BSE in Elementary Education, MSE in Elementary Education, Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with Mathematics Education

ESL endorsement K-12, Building Administration K-12

National Supervisor of Teachers of Mathematics; Math and Science Programs, National Association of Professional Development Schools; Kansas National Teachers Association

Hopkins Star Educator Award 2013

Vanessa Shelburne

Vanessa Shelburne joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Science Specialist in Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative and lives in Hope, Oklahoma. Her experience includes:

Jeanine Sheppard joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Classroom Teacher in West Washington County Community Unit District #10 and lives in Saint Libory, Missouri. Her experience includes:

8 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching math

MAEd McKendree University, BS Veterinary Science

Recently became a Math Content Specialist for Illinois State Board of Education

Tara Shepson

Tara Shepson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in April 2018. She is currently a Reading Specialist in Fife School District and lives in Milton, Alaska. Her experience includes:

16 years of teaching experience

11 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor of Education, Master of Educational Leadership

National Board Certification: Early & Middle Childhood Literacy

NBPTS

Char Shyrock

Char Shyrock joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2018. She is currently a Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Bay Village City Schools and lives in Bay Village, Indiana. Her experience includes:

Toni Siedel-Dutton joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a English Teacher in Lincoln Public Schools and lives in Lincoln, Louisiana. Her experience includes:

28 years of teaching experience

28 years of experience teaching ELA

BS in Education with endorsements in English and history; MA in Curriculum and Instruction

NCTE

Beth Simpson

Beth Simpson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Project Specialist for Puyallup School District and lives in Puyallup, Alaska. Her experience includes:

16 years of teaching experience

16 years of experience teaching ELA

ELA Assessment Specialist

Bachelor in Elementary Education with reading focus; Master's in Literacy

Administrative Credentials

Washington Educational Research Assoctiation

Denise Sizemore

Denise Sizemore joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Teacher in Columbus City Schools and lives in Columbus, Indiana. Her experience includes:

20 years of teaching experience

20 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's Degree/M.Ed

Certified in OH Elementary 1-8

AMLE, NEA, OEA

Shelby Skaanes

Shelby Skaanes joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Education Consultant in SJS Educational Consulting and lives in Fox Island, Alaska. Her experience includes:

25 years of teaching experience

11 years of experience teaching ELA

BAE, Masters in Education with a focus on Technology

Certified Reading K-8 teacher

Teach Plus

Scott Slechta

Scott Slechta joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. He is currently a Teacher, Academy Director and Adjunct Professor in Des Moines Area Community College and Simpson College and lives in Des Moines, Wisconsin. His experience includes:

Mathematics teacher at middle school, high school and university level

Davida Smith-Keita

Davida Smith-Keita joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Coach at GRAD Academy and lives in Cordova, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

13 years of teaching experience

13 years of experience teaching ELA

M.A. in English

National Board Certification

NCTE, NBPTS

Kasey Spencer

Kasey Spencer joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Senior Vice President of Product Development at Oxford Academy and lives in Lakewood, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

24 years of teaching experience

24 years of experience teaching ELA

BA in Literature; MA in Literacy and Composition

National Writing Project; 2016 Anaheim Union High School District Teacher of the Year; iNACOL; NEA

Professional Clear Secondary Education

Cassandra Squires

Cassandra Squires joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Coordinator of Teaching and Learning at Lakewood City Schools and lives in Lakewood, Indiana. Her experience includes:

7 years of teaching experience

4 years of experience teaching math

BSE in Mathematics

ASCD, NCTM

Kim Stout

Kim Stout joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Fourth Grade Teacher at Four Georgians Elementary School and lives in Helena, Illinois. Her experience includes:

Adrianne Sublett joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Instructional Literacy Advisor in Shelby County School District and lives in Bartlett, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

Certified Principal, Special Education Administration, English Language Learner Coordinator, Secondary Social Studies and Special Education

Achieve EQuIP Juror, ASCD, iNACOL, ISTE

Jianna Taylor

Jianna Taylor joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a ELA, MTSS, & School Improvement Coordinator in West Bloomfield School District and lives in West Bloomfield, Iowa. Her experience includes:

10 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor's and Master's

NCTE, NEA

Betsy Tonniges

Betsy Tonniges joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Principal in Lincoln Public Schools and lives in Lincoln, Louisiana. Her experience includes:

12 years of teaching experience

8 years of experience in administration and teaching

BA, MA, Ed. D.

NBPTS Certified

ASCD, International Literacy Association, NCTM, NBPTS

Heidi Towne

Heidi Towne joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a Education Associate at CT3 and lives in Detroit, Iowa. Her experience includes:

12 years teaching experience

5 years experience teaching math

1 year as an Assistant Principal ; 1 year as a Director of New Teacher Development at KIPP New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies and Psychology; Master of Special Education and Early Childhood Education

NCTE, NCTM, NCSM

Teach For America, KIPP, Accelerate Institute

Takashia Turner

Takashia Turner joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Education Advisor in Shelby County Schools and lives in Memphis, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

18 years of teaching experience

7 years of experience teaching ELA

B.S., Master's of Arts in Teaching, and Education Specialist

ASCD, International Literacy Association, TEA, NEA, National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Minna Turrell

Minna Turrell joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2018. She is currently a Secondary Science Consultant at St. Clair County Regional Educational Service agency and lives in St. Clair, Michigan. Her experience includes:

Joann Vaccariello joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in March 2018. She is currently a Learning Strategist in Clark County School District and lives in Las Vegas, California. Her experience includes:

23 years of teaching experience

19 years of experience teaching ELA

Bachelor’s and Master’s

Certified in Secondary (7-12) English Education; Curriculum and Instruction

ASCD, NCTE

Rachelle Vasko

Rachelle Vasko joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a 2nd Grade Teacher in Crest Ridge Elementary School and lives in Centerview, Kansas. Her experience includes:

Tanya Vest joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Education Consultant in EduOptimus and lives in Reeds Spring, Kansas. Her experience includes:

31 years of teaching experience

9 years of experience teaching ELA

Doctorate degree

Certified in Grades 7-12 Social Studies, Principal, Superintendent

AASA, ASCD, NCTE, SAP Core Advocate

Carolyn Viss

Carolyn Viss joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2015. She is currently a Mathematics Project Coordinator at the Stanislaus County Office of Education and lives in Waterford, Hawaii. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching math

Three years teaching math in Wasolo, Democratic Republic of Congo, 15 years teaching in CA public high schools including 5 years instructional coach, 3 years K-12 administration, 3 years county office of education content specialist

MA Education Technology

2007 High School Teacher of the Year, Stanislaus County

NCTM; NCSM; ACSA

Susan Volbrecht

Susan Volbrecht joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Academic Interventionist in UNO Charter School Network and lives in Chicago, Missouri. Her experience includes:

Teacher of the Year; SBAC Digital Library - State Network of Educators

Mary Williams

Mary Williams joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in October 2014. She is currently a K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Eagle County Schools and lives in Eagle, Wyoming. Her experience includes:

13 years teaching experience

10 years experience teaching math

Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Mathematics Education; Master of Education in Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction

CO 6-12 Math; 6-12 Science

NCTM; Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics, NSTA

Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2014. She is currently a HS Math Teacher and a District Curriculum Specialist in Rankin County School District and lives in Jackson, Kentucky. Her experience includes:

Casie Wise joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in December 2015. She is currently a Educational Consultant with Cutting EDGEducation and lives in Cordoba, Mississippi. Her experience includes:

16 years of teaching experience

12 years of experience teaching ELA

B.S.E, M.A., ABD

NCTE, NEA, SAP Core Advocate, Teach Plus

Donna Wood

Donna Wood joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2015. She is currently a Classroom teacher in Washoe County School District and lives in Reno, California. Her experience includes:

Taresa Wright-Fraser joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2017. She is currently a Instructional Leadership Officer in Saint Louis Public Schools and lives in Saint Charles, Missouri. Her experience includes:

21 years of teaching experience

21 years of experience teaching math

Ph.D.

Middle School Math and science, Superintendent pending

NEA, American Federation of Teachers (AFT),National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM),National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), Math Educators of Greater St. Louis

Amy Youngblood

Amy Youngblood joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in June 2014. She is currently a Founder and Executive Director of EduOptimus and lives in Nixa, Missouri. Her experience includes:

16 years teaching experience

16 years experience teaching math

10 years as a state of Missouri Curriculum Consultant

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education; Master of Elementary Education

Yvonne de St. Croix joined the EdReports.org Content Review Team in July 2016. She is currently a Talented and Gifted Enrichment Educator in New MIlford Public Schools and lives in New Milford, New Jersey. Her experience includes: